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Our office specializes in scar revision. Atrophic or indented scars can be improved with fat transfer harvested from another part of the body. The fat can be purified and transferred into the indentation. You may consider removing the cyst prior to scar correction. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
Thank you for yourquestion. A picture would be helpful.In general, it takes a full year for scars to mature and for you to know your final results. I have attached scar care instructions that you may find helpful.To be sure, seetwo or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full andcomplete evaluation.I hope this helps.
Kenalog injections can cause a temporary indentation or atrophy. Depending on the amount used and the location of the injection, the atrophy may last for a few to many months. Treatment is not usually necessary, but if the depression is very obvious, hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to temporarily fill in the area. You do not want to use a long-lasting or permanent filler since you will have over-correction as your own skin recovers. Laser treatment will not help.
It sounds like you have developed atrophy of the injected area. In some cases, this will resolve without any need for further treatment. In other cases, this can require fillers or other treatments to remedy the "scalloped" area of tissue. Your best bet at this point is to followup with the doctor that performed your steroid injection and inquire about your options. At this point, time is on your side and I wouldn't recommend any aggressive treatments. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
Hello and thank you for your question. If the cyst causes you discomfort you can have it removed and insurance should cover for it. You can consider seeing a surgeon or a dermatologist for the procedure. It will be better if you get a referral from your primary care provider to see a specialist....
It sounds as if you had a Kerationus cyst and it got infected and left a depressed scar. Once this is stable, the entire scar and any remaining cyst can be removed under local anesthesia. You will be left with a thin minimally visible scar.
A hard cyst on the scrotal area should be examined and evaluated by a urologist to exclude any malignancy.
A dermatologist would do it with less fanfare and lower cost...ask your insurance company if something like that would be covered...simple in-office procedure...snip snip and you're done...good luck
You should seek another dermatologic surgeon for an opinion. In these cases I typically re-suture the wound after assessing if it wasn't infected rather than leave them open to granulate (ie heal on their own). I wish you the best of luck, but you should seek another surgeon. ...
Our office specializes in keloid scars in Los Angeles. Treatments may take a few months and include a combination regimen including IIT, laser, and topical therapy. If you want a headstart, we recommend starting twice daily application of Plato's Scar Serum to the area prior to treatment...
